1.   Western Natural Gas futures settled mixed despite a bullishly construed storage report, said Jim Duffy, Kansas City branch manager for Gerald Energy.

2.   Asian stock markets closed generally mixed Tuesday despite a large drop overnight on Wall Street, but the key index in Tokyo fell to its lowest level since mid-January.

3.   Blue chip stocks climbed out of a hole Tuesday, enabling the market to finish mixed despite another volatile session for technology issues.

4.   In Hong Kong, share prices closed mixed despite a strong start.

5.   Major technology stocks were mixed despite data indicating the slump in electronics output had slowed in November.

6.   The financial and retailing sectors were mixed despite typically being among the first to benefit as consumers and businesses borrow and spend more money.

7.   The retailing sector was mixed despite a government report Tuesday that consumer spending rose more strongly than expected in January.

8.   Wall Street demonstrated its ability to absorb bad news again Friday as stocks finished mixed despite reports of another anthrax case, this time in New York City.

9.   Grain and soy complex futures tumbled Monday except for soy meal which was mixed despite prospects for improving weather conditions.

10.   Japanese share prices rallied Wednesday while other Asia-Pacific bourses closed mixed despite a strong performance by Wall Street.